Siheyuan: Sap is the last word

Qin Huairu sighed and patted He Yudong on the shoulder: "He Yudong, although Xu Damao is sometimes disliked, we still have to remain kind and not change ourselves because of his mistakes."

He Yudong lowered his head, feeling a little ashamed, but said stubbornly: "Aunt Qin, I understand."

As night fell, the courtyard was brightly lit and the air was filled with warmth. When He Yudong and his brother returned home, Wang Cuihua saw that they were covered in snow and quickly brought them towels: "You two little naughty boys, wipe them off quickly and don't catch a cold."

He Yudong smiled and said, "Mom, we built a big snowman today, and my brother is very happy."

Wang Cuihua smiled and touched her brother's head: "As long as you are happy, Mom will be happy. However, if you see your neighbors in trouble in the future, you still have to help them."

He Yudong nodded and silently took note of his mother's words.

The next morning, He Yudong was getting ready to go to school. He opened the door and saw that the snow outside had been almost cleared by the neighbors. Liu Haizhong was waving a broom to clear the last bit of snow. Seeing He Yudong coming out, Liu Haizhong smiled and said, "He Yudong, good morning. Be careful on your way to school today. The snow hasn't melted completely yet."

He Yudong nodded: "Thank you Uncle Liu, I will be careful."

Walking on the road, He Yudong kept thinking about what happened yesterday. He knew that his decision at that time might not be appropriate, but he was still a little unhappy. When he arrived at school, He Yudong listened to the class attentively, hoping to make himself stronger by studying hard.

On the way home from school, He Yudong met Yi Zhonghai. Yi Zhonghai looked at He Yudong and said earnestly: "He Yudong, I heard about what happened yesterday. You know, we can't just look at the gains and losses in front of us. Sometimes we need to stand higher and see farther."

He Yudong nodded. Although he was a little reluctant, he understood that what Yi Zhonghai said made sense: "Uncle Yi, I understand. I will correct it."

Back at the courtyard, He Yudong saw Xu Damao repairing his bicycle and walked over. Xu Damao raised his head and saw He Yudong, with a look of surprise on his face.

"Uncle Xu, I'm sorry about what happened yesterday." He Yudong said in a low voice.

Xu Damao was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand: "Forget it, it's all in the past. I was also wrong, and I shouldn't have been so harsh on you."

The knot in He Yudong's heart gradually dissipated, and he felt relieved: "Uncle Xu, if you need any help in the future, just let me know."

Xu Damao nodded, a touch of emotion flashed in his eyes: "Okay, He Yudong, thank you."

From that day on, He Yudong found that the atmosphere in the courtyard became more harmonious, the relationship between neighbors became more harmonious, and everyone was willing to help each other and face the difficulties in life together.

One weekend, many people gathered in the courtyard again. They decided to make dumplings together to celebrate the upcoming New Year. He Yudong and his brother also joined in. They kneaded dough, chopped stuffing, and made dumplings with their neighbors, and the whole courtyard was filled with laughter.

"He Yudong, brother, the dumplings you make are really good!" Liu Haizhong praised.

He Yudong smiled and said, "Thank you, Uncle Liu. This is our first time making dumplings, and we are not very skilled yet."

Qin Huairu also came over and handed He Yudong a dumpling: "Here, try this, I just made it."

He Yudong took the dumpling and took a bite. The fragrance filled his mouth and made him nod: "It's delicious. Aunt Qin's cooking skills are great!"

Everyone sat together, enjoying this warm time. He Yudong looked at everything in front of him, feeling extremely happy and satisfied. He knew that everyone in the courtyard was his family and an important part of his growth.

Late at night, He Yudong and his brother reluctantly said goodbye to their neighbors and returned home. Wang Cuihua saw their smiling faces and felt very relieved: "Did you have a good time today?"

He Yudong nodded, with a happy light in his eyes: "Mom, we are really happy to make dumplings with everyone today."

My younger brother also said excitedly: "Mom, we learned a lot of new things today!"

Wang Cuihua smiled and touched her brother's head: "As long as you are happy, Mom will be happy."

At night, He Yudong lay in bed, thinking about everything that had happened during this period. He knew that he was growing up, not only making progress in his studies, but also learning more truths in life. He knew that the road ahead was still long, but as long as he had the support of his family and neighbors, he would be able to go further.

The winter cold still persists, but the courtyard is full of warmth. He Yudong and his brother are here, feeling the changes of each season and experiencing every ups and downs in life. They know that no matter what the future holds, they will face it with strength and move forward bravely.

He Yudong's parents had to go back to look after his grandparents, so the responsibility of taking care of his younger brother fell on him.

The winter sunshine of the city shines on the blue bricks of the courtyard, emitting a soft warmth. He Yudong's parents are packing their bags and preparing to return to the countryside to take care of their elderly grandparents. This means that the responsibility of taking care of the younger brother will temporarily fall on He Yudong's shoulders.

Wang Cuihua handed a bag of dry food to He Yudong's father: "Dad, these are prepared for mom and dad. Also, little He Yudong, you have to worry about taking care of your brother these days."

He Yudong's father nodded and said, "He Yudong, when your parents are not at home, you are the pillar of the family. You must take good care of your brother, understand?"

He Yudong answered seriously: "Dad, Mom, don't worry, I will definitely take good care of my brother."

When the younger brother heard that his parents were leaving, he reluctantly grabbed his mother's hand and said, "Mom, when will you come back?"

Wang Cuihua squatted down and gently touched her brother's head: "Baby, mom and dad will be back soon, you have to listen to your brother, understand?"

My brother nodded, tears in his eyes: "Yes, Mom, I will be obedient."

After seeing his parents off, He Yudong felt the responsibility on his shoulders suddenly became heavy. He looked at his younger brother's tender face and silently made up his mind to take good care of this little family.

In the evening, the courtyard began to get busy. He Yudong took his brother to the kitchen to prepare dinner. Although he usually helped his mother cook simple meals, this was the first time he cooked alone.

"Brother, what do you like to eat?" He Yudong asked, trying to make his tone sound relaxed.

The younger brother blinked his eyes and said, "Brother, I like scrambled eggs and sweet and sour spareribs."

He Yudong smiled and nodded: "Okay, today we will make what you like to eat."

Although scrambled eggs are not difficult, He Yudong encountered some troubles when making sweet and sour spareribs. He looked through the recipe left by his mother and tried to follow the steps. The aroma coming out of the kitchen attracted the attention of the neighbors.

Qin Huairu smelled the fragrance and came over to take a look: "Little He Yudong, are you cooking?"

He Yudong nodded, with a little nervousness on his face: "Aunt Qin, I'm learning to make sweet and sour spare ribs. I hope I don't burn it."

Qin Huairu smiled and said, "You are such a thoughtful kid. It's okay. Take your time. Call me if you need help."

He Yudong smiled gratefully: "Thank you, Aunt Qin, I will work hard."

After a busy period, dinner was finally ready. He Yudong served it on the table and felt satisfied when he saw his brother's excited expression. Although the process was a bit difficult, the final result was not bad.

"Brother, come and try it and see how your brother cooked it." He Yudong put a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs into his brother's bowl.

The younger brother took a bite and showed a satisfied smile on his face: "Brother, it's delicious!"

He Yudong breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "As long as you like it."

After dinner, He Yudong and his brother cleaned the kitchen and washed dishes. The neighbors' laughter and conversations filled the courtyard, which was full of warmth. He Yudong felt that although his parents were not around, he was not alone because of these neighbors who cared about them.

It was late at night. He Yudong and his brother finished washing up and were ready to go to bed. The younger brother snuggled up to his brother and whispered, "Brother, I miss mom and dad so much."

He Yudong gently patted his brother's back and comforted him, "Brother, don't worry, mom and dad will be back soon. We must be obedient and take good care of ourselves. When they come back and see how sensible we are, they will definitely be very happy."

The younger brother nodded, closed his eyes, and slowly fell asleep. He Yudong looked at his younger brother's face and silently vowed in his heart that he must take good care of this little family.

The next morning, He Yudong and his brother got up and started a busy day. He Yudong had to go to school and his brother had to go to kindergarten. He Yudong carefully dressed his brother, prepared breakfast for him, and then took him to school.

"Brother, our school is holding a singing competition today. I'm so nervous." The younger brother whispered on the way.

He Yudong smiled gently and encouraged: "Brother, don't be afraid. You sing very well, just relax and sing like usual."

The younger brother nodded and held He Yudong's hand tightly: "Thank you, brother. I will try my best."

After sending his younger brother to kindergarten, He Yudong rushed to school. He knew that he not only had to take good care of his younger brother, but also had to maintain his academic excellence so that his parents could rest assured.

After school, He Yudong returned to the courtyard. When he was about to pick up his brother, Liu Haizhong came over and said, "He Yudong, you must have been busy all day today. Is your brother done with school?"

He Yudong smiled and replied, "Uncle Liu, my brother has a singing competition today. I'll pick him up later."

Liu Haizhong nodded and said with a smile: "You are a very sensible child. If you need any help, remember to tell your uncle."

He Yudong nodded gratefully: "Thank you, Uncle Liu, I understand."